LUMPKINS WILLIAM J

COL William J Lumpkins was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 01/08/2010 at the age of 79.5
Alexandria, VA
Date of Birth 07/27/1930
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 334 AVN in 70
This information was provided by Lisa Lumpkins Stinson (daughter), Denny Peterson

More detail on this person: William J. Lumpkins, Jr., died Jan. 8 , 2010. His obituary in the Washington Post erroneously stated Jan. 7, 2009. LUMPKINS WILLIAM JEFFERSON LUMPKINS, JR. Colonel USA (Ret.) Colonel William Jefferson Lumpkins, Jr. died on January 7, 2009, at home according to his wishes, in Alexandria, Virginia. Originally from Tulia, Texas, his proud 30-year career with the U.S. Army, included tours in Korea, Vietnam (two), and Germany. In Vietnam, he commanded the 334th Aviation Company (Attack Helicopter), the first to fly officially into Cambodia. Back home, he participated in the U.S. Army MASSTER Program at Fort Hood, Texas; was assigned to manage the training program for the Chief, Army Reserve at the Pentagon In 1974; and was then assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. As Deputy Post Commander to Fort Meade, Maryland, he created and led the first Ft Meade Counterterrorism Exercise in conjunction with Maryland and New York Police Departments. His many decorations include: the Legion of Merit (four Oak Leaf Clusters), National Defense Service Medal (one Oak Cluster), the Meritorious Service Medal (two Oak Clusters), eight Air Medals (one with "V" device), and two Vietnam Gallantry Crosses w/palm. After retiring from the Army in 1985, he worked for the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as In-Kingdom Manager for installation of the Saudi Navy C3 Center. He retired to San Diego, California, then returned to Alexandria. Throughout his career he took pride in improving the safety and effectiveness of the American soldier through training, technical innovation, and leadership. He mentored many young people, both uniformed and civilian. He will be dearly missed by the many lives that he touched so gently yet deeply. Survivors include his sister Lola-Jo Stevens, Amarillo, Texas; his brother Charles in Tulia, Texas; and three children: George, David and Lisa. Colonel Lumpkins will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on March 30, 2010. Throughout his career he took pride in improving the safety and effectiveness of the American soldier through training, technical innovation, and leadership. He mentored many young people, both uniformed and civilian. He will be dearly missed by the many lives that he touched so gently yet deeply. Survivors include his sister Lola-Jo Stevens, Amarillo, Texas; his brother Charles in Tulia, Texas; and three children: George, David and Lisa. Colonel Lumpkins will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on March 30, 2010. Published in The Washington Post on Mar. 28, 2010

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